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Evaluation of the Entrepreneurship Support Programme 2013-16

The Entrepreneurship Support Programme (ESP) is a flagship, high profile programme of entrepreneurial support delivered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Enterprise (SE). It is designed to support high growth Scottish companies and those with growth potential, and to stimulate the development of a culture of entrepreneurship in Scotland, in order to realise significant and accelerated growth in global markets.

Ekosgen was commissioned to evaluate the ESP 2013-16 in October 2015. This report presents the summary findings, focusing on the benefits and economic impacts achieved to date and those forecast for the future.